Pool Time

Today Marek, McKenna and I ventured over to Brandon's parents house to take a swim in their pool with our Auntie Suey (Brandon's sister Susan). This marks the first time either of the kiddos have been in a pool. Marek was a little apprehensive at first, but by the end he was jumping to me and Suey in the water and paddling back the the steps (aided by us holding him) so that he could get back out as fast as he could and jump right back in again. Way to go Marek. McKenna loved the water from the get go. So much so that she continued to squirm and try to get free from my ninja grip. Seriously, I think she thought she could swim by herself. :) We had a ton of fun and will definitely be heading back to the pool many more times this summer! Thank you Suey for inviting us over!!!

First moments in the water

I think I like it

Ready to jump right in

Holding onto the steps by herself (Suey's holding her leg don't worry)

Cooling off with mommy

She is so trying to push away from me to go in the water in this picture

Noodle swimming

Marek jumping to Auntie Suey

This is fun!

So tuckered out that she fell asleep eating lunch :)

Splash Pad

We were suppose to have a play date today with a wonderful friend from my Mops group and her two adorable little kiddos, but unfortunately her little daughter ended up getting sick. So, we had to reschedule for next week (bummer). With everything packed and ready to go (swim suits, lunch, sun screen, towels and snacks) I decided to jump in the car and take M & M to the Splash Pad at Franklin Park to check it out. They had a blast!!! Marek loved running around with the other kids - he's such a people watcher. :) And McKenna was loving life crawling through the water and splashing around. We will definitely be visiting again very soon! Here are some pics of all of the fun.

Good Morning

One thing I love and absolutley look forward to each and every day is opening McKenna's door and seeing her smiling face as I walk into her room. It literally makes my heart smile. You are such a sweetie pie Miss McKenna. Here are some pictures of what I get to see every morning.

Yard Work

I don't know how it happened, but somewhere in the past two years Brandon has become obsessed with our yard. He mows, fertilizes, and weeds (I know you're thinking these are all normal things - and they are, I agree). But he has gone into hyper mode where he digs out any dandy lion spotted in our yard, picks back flowers, sweeps the bark out, and just yesterday he rented an aerator to plug the yard. Don't get me wrong I am thankful that he takes such pride in our yard, but I hope his compulsion doesn't increase over time or he will be outside doing yard work all day and we will never see him! :) Here is a pic of him and the massive aerator he plugged the yard with in yesterdays 90 degree weather.

So manly

The captivated audience: Mr. Marek, my nephew Noah, sister-in-law Kammie, and Miss McKenna

ABC's

Over the past few weeks Marek has been learning to sing his ABC's. His memory astounds us at times. He can honestly remember things in detail that happened months ago...I'm hoping this super sonic memory doesn't last or he will have some interesting stories to tell when he's older! :) None the less this is our little guy singing his ABC's today at lunch.

Hot Hot Hot

Temperature's in Spokane have been staying in the constant 80s and this weekend and next week it is  suppose to be in the upper 90s! How are we staying cool you may ask? One word...SPRINKLER!!! Marek has always been a fan of running in the sprinkler and based on her first experience playing in it yesterday, McKenna seems to share her brothers sentiment! Here are some pics of M & M cooling off in the sprinkler.

The 4th of July

Just a laid back day at home with the kiddos for the 4th! Brandon and Marek washed and detailed both of our cars. Good job boys! And Nana came over for dinner! Here are some pics from the day!